Garden Buds – October Program
Garden Buds – October Program
In October, our Garden Buds will be learning about Plants and People through songs, interactive activities, Garden walks and more!
In October, our Garden Buds will be learning about Plants and People through songs, interactive activities, Garden walks and more!
Discover the beauty of landscape design at our exclusive drop-in event, "Designer in the Nursery," at the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
Members receive 30% off when they shop the ENTIRE nursery. Become a member today to take advantage of our fall sale!
Discover the beauty of landscape design at our exclusive drop-in event, "Designer in the Nursery," at the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
Join us for a look at how you should choose the best plant to buy when visiting a nursery. Whether you shop at a retail nursery or work with wholesalers, choosing your exact plants from among the multitude available still takes a bit of discernment.
March 2023 update: This class is SOLD OUT. To be put on the waitlist, please contact alice@ruthbancroftgarden.org Join us for a field trip to a wholesale nursery and learn about the ins and outs of plant selection, ordering and setting up deliveries. This well-organized nursery serves landscape professionals who hold accounts with the business. […]
Join us for an exploration of the intricate relationship between plants and people on Saturday, October 14th, from 10am-2pm.
With a focus on dry garden plants, this class will give you the basics for understanding how plants are scientifically classified into different families and an overview of the plant parts.
Join us for a certificate program designed for the plant enthusiast interested in taking a deep dive into the Garden’s unique plant collection.
Join Gianne de Genevraye for this pastel workshop and learn the basics of how to capture the natural beauty of the Garden with this unique medium.
Discover the beauty of landscape design at our exclusive drop-in event, "Designer in the Nursery," at the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
Botanical names can stump even the most seasoned horticulturists. With a focus on dry garden plants, students will learn about the etymology and proper pronunciation of botanical names.
This special event will be led by the Gabe from Super Paint Party, who has prepared a unique painting exclusively for our guests.
Learn about the regions of the world that are considered dry, such as cold and hot deserts and arid grasslands. For each region, we will examine the climate, geography, and characteristic vegetation.
Learn about the unconventional approach that Ruth Bancroft implemented with the layout of the Garden beds and the design principle considerations.
Discover the beauty of landscape design at our exclusive drop-in event, "Designer in the Nursery," at the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
We invite you to join us for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation, as you allow the healing power of sound to wash over you and bring you into a state of inner peace.
On October 26th we will be extending our Nursery hours and will be open from 5-8PM.
Learn how to coil a small, fragrant pine needle basket with Michele Hament.
Learn about plant morphology, anatomy, physiology, and ecology that allow dry climate plants to acquire and conserve water, protect themselves from extreme heat and light radiation, avoid herbivory, and reproduce successfully.
Join us for a guided walk to look closely at the Garden's plant collection and learn about plant adaptations in dry biomes.